Wednesday, June 20, 2012

A Russian cargo ship stopped near Scotland has been forced to turn
back to home shores as the UK-based insurer withdrew the vessel’s cover.
Western media are mired in speculation over alleged Russian supplies to
Syria.

­The MV Alaed, a multipurpose twin-deck cargo vessel was proceeding
through the North Sea when it was stopped by the UK marine insurer the
Standard Club some 50 miles (80.4km) off Scotland.

The ship
was halted after the US told the insurer Washington suspected the vessel
was heading to Syria, carrying MI25 helicopters known as "flying tanks"
and other choppers. .... MORE